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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

My speech from the conference debate on 'Zionism is Racism’ motion

Armando Martino @bouncymandy.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

I live in Portswood, Southampton, about 5 minutes away from where the riot was last night. Scary stuff, lots of helicopters, trashed streets. Local community is great, warning everyone to stay indoors. But how have we come to this?

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London Review of Books @lrb.co.uk · 09/05/2026

‘Starmer implored voters to “choose progress over the politics of anger”. It is a classic Starmer line, all injunction and no argument. Why shouldn’t voters be angry? Britain is not working.’ @piercepenniless.bsky.social on the local elections, from our next issue. www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...

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James Butler · Labour’s Failure

Despite a few halting steps towards devolving power in Britain, England itself remains a profoundly centralised country...

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

This is just the beginning. Join our movement of hope: Join.greenparty.org.uk

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Armando Martino @bouncymandy.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

The media doesn't scrutinise parties who support the status quo and repeat lines about the "nation's credit card". Lab in 2024 were pretty upfront about not having governing plans. Few cared. As Greens we do need to be aware that different rules will apply to us.

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 30/01/2026

Say hello to Hannah Spencer—councillor, plumber, greyhound lover and your Green Party candidate for Gorton and Denton 💚

INTRODUCING!
Hannah Spencer
Green Party candidate for GORTON & DENTON
Green Party
Promoted by Chris Williams on behalf of the Green Party, both at PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ

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Armando Martino @bouncymandy.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

Conservatism consists of exactly one proposition, to wit: There must be in-groups whom the law protects but does not bind, alongside out-groups whom the law binds but does not protect.

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Greta Thunberg arrested for holding a sign opposing genocide. When peaceful protest is a crime, democracy is in deep trouble. Happening under a Labour Government.

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Mothin Ali @mothinali.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Wonderful to announce Jamie Driscoll has joined the Green Party, now is the time to build on the foundations laid by the Newcastle Green team to make a real change for the city in May 26! More and more people are seeing the Green message of hope and feeling inspired!

Members of Newcastle green party with Jamie Driscoll and Mothin Ali in the centre

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Councillor Khaled Musharraf
Jamie Driscoll
Councillor Mothin Ali
Councillor Sarah Peters
Councillor Nick Hartley

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Armando Martino @bouncymandy.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

I’m also slightly confused about why Starmer is so disliked across the political spectrum. I think people perceive him as a "bureaucratic bully"; someone who applies rules selectively, vindictively, dishonestly. People have seen it in their lives and they really, really dislike it.

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Armando Martino @bouncymandy.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Rhianna is just lovely, of course.

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

This is grim & dangerous over reach. This is a government that have lost the moral argument & are still selling arms to Israel. Now further cracking down on dissent. Absolutely the opposite of what they should be doing - so of course this is what the Labour Government choose.

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Armando Martino @bouncymandy.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Lots of people viewing me at the moment. What I would say is, lots of us are disappointed with Labour and we react in different ways. I can say that I feel happy to have joined the Greens. The Greens need your vote, your time, and your energy if you can spare it.

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Armando Martino @bouncymandy.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Its very strange. But, also, this is not stable. They will drive away voters they don't like.

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Armando Martino @bouncymandy.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

It's an interesting exercise to ask, "What would Starmer do if his goal were to antagonise the Left?". And compare it to what he does.

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Armando Martino @bouncymandy.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

My perspective on UK food. The bad: There is just a weird acceptance that food can be bad, and its a necessary chore to eat. Like going to the toilet. The good: The lack of a real national cuisine makes food in the UK much more adventurous than other countries.

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Armando Martino @bouncymandy.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

Me at Pride last weekend. A fun time was had.

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Armando Martino @bouncymandy.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

Trying to say this in an open, non-confrontational way.... 1/ The left were broadly correct in predicting what a Starmer Govt would be like, and liberals were broadly incorrect. Why?

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Armando Martino @bouncymandy.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

"If you're a Labour politician....fucking send me an email." youtu.be/LMor8RNDAvE?...

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I'm back. This is how we fix the UK

YouTube video by Garys Economics

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Armando Martino @bouncymandy.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Alex was and is (correctly) "pessimistic" about Brexit and Trump and Farage. This isn't nihilism but a considered view about likely negative consequences. Equally, others *may* also have well-supported negative views about politicians we felt good about.

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Armando Martino @bouncymandy.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

I seem to have been added to an unwanted mailing list with lots of other academics. Now I am getting flooded with messages from everyone trying to "unsubscribe". *sigh*

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Dylan Difford @dylandifford.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

How voters have changed their minds since July. Headline story is obviously the fact one third of 2024 Labour voters currently say they wouldn't vote Labour, but also notable just 13% of Labour 'defectors' are switching to the Conservatives.

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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Oh my gosh, here's Caroline Lucas! @carolinelucas.bsky.social Happy days.

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Armando Martino @bouncymandy.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

So Dragon Age: Veilguard is essentially a reworking of Mass Effect 2? I liked it, even though the writing let it down a bit.

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Armando Martino @bouncymandy.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

Lots of politics nerds here. But what about the maths nerds?

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